Father Avenger
傑作時代劇 かるわざ剣法
Synopsis
Master director Sadao Nakajima brings to life the adventures of Shohachi, a ronin (masterless samurai) searching for his father's enemy. O-Tama, the star of a light acrobatics hut in the back mountains of Asakusa, falls in love at first sight with a ronin named Shohachi who appears out of nowhere and, impressed by his skills, asks him to become the troupe's bodyguard. Shohachi, who is searching for his father's enemy Hyoto, follows the troupe on their provincial tour and finally finds him. But it seems that his enemy is quite skilled.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sadao Nakajima
- Screenplay & Story
- Ichirō Miyagawa
- Original Title
- 傑作時代劇 かるわざ剣法
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- TV Asahi, Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sadao Nakajima
Ichirō Miyagawa
Department Leadership Roster
Ichirō Miyagawa
Screenplay
Sadao Nakajima
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Avenger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Father Avenger about?
Master director Sadao Nakajima brings to life the adventures of Shohachi, a ronin (masterless samurai) searching for his father's enemy. O-Tama, the star of a light acrobatics hut in the back mountains of Asakusa, falls in love at first sight with a ronin named Shohachi who appears out of nowhere and, impressed by his skills, asks him to become the troupe's bodyguard. Shohachi, who is searching for his father's enemy Hyoto, follows the troupe on their provincial tour and finally finds him. But it seems that his enemy is quite skilled.
Who directed Father Avenger?
Father Avenger was directed by Sadao Nakajima.
Who stars in Father Avenger?
The principal cast of Father Avenger includes Chosuke Ikariya, Kōji Nakamoto, Masatoshi Nakamura, Mikio Narita, Keiko Saito.
When was Father Avenger released and how long is it?
Father Avenger was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 45m.